Danishkhan Granted Bail in NDPS Case

Authority: Supreme Court of India, Criminal Appellate Jurisdiction (Bench: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, Justice Atul S. Chandukar)

Order Date: 03 September 2026

Case Overview

• Appellant: Danishkhan @ D.K. @ Dollar Mohsinkhan Pathan; Respondent: State of Gujarat.
• Charged under NDPS Act sections 8(c), 22(c), 29 for alleged possession of 55 g mephedrone recovered from Accused No.1, allegedly procured at appellant’s behest.
• Arrested on 24 July 2025; remained in custody; trial not commenced; chargesheet filed, case at charge‑framing stage.
• High Court of Gujarat (order dated 17 February 2026) rejected regular bail application.
• Appellant argued bail should be granted; cited that contraband not found on his person and prior three NDPS antecedents were on bail at time of current arrest.

Final Outcome

• Supreme Court set aside High Court order dated 17 Feb 2026.
• Criminal appeal allowed; appellant to be produced before the jurisdictional Special Court within 7 days of this order and released on bail on terms deemed appropriate.
• Appellant directed to appear at the concerned police station every Monday at 11:00 AM until trial commences and to cooperate with the trial.
• Any pending applications, if any, stand disposed of.

Topics: Bail, NDPS Act, Supreme Court